Bachelor
Discover exciting careers in biomedicine and biotechnology - or build the foundations for further study in medicine, dentistry or allied health.
From day one, learn from experts and get hands-on experience in the lab with La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Start with how the body works as you build your fundamental knowledge of chemistry, bioscience and health. You'll take a close look at infectious diseases, including the factors that drive epidemics and pandemics.
Then take on more advanced topics in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and human physiology. Choose subjects in data analysis, disease prevention and control, and lab-based work that'll prepare you for careers in biomedicine. Our supportive staff are available to help you tailor your degree with electives that align with the career you want.In your final year, you'll explore major health issues and how they affect people and society, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections and neurological conditions.
Look to the future when you hear from alumni and industry guest speakers currently working in biomedicine and related careers. Plus, have the opportunity to add a voluntary internship to your degree and get practical industry experience while you study.
An undergraduate degree in biomedicine from La Trobe gives you the option to exit early with a Diploma or Associate Degree in Biomedicine. You can also pursue further study, such as a specialist postgraduate degree in audiology, physiotherapy, dietetic practice, genetic counselling, medicine or dentistry.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Biomedicine, students must complete a total of 360 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 APPLICATIONS OF CHEMISTRY CHE1APL 1 15 CHEMISTRY FOUNDATIONS CHE1CHF 1 15 FOUNDATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE MED1BSF 1 15 HUMAN BIOSCIENCES B HBS1HBB 1 15 HUMAN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION PAM1HSF 1 15 INFECTIONS, PANDEMICS and EPIDEMICS MIC1IPE 1 15 MOLECULES, GENES AND CELLS BIO1MGC 1 15 CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY SHE2001 2 15 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 1 PAM2HP1 2 15 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 2 PAM2HP2 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BCH2IBM 2 15 METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY BCH2MBC 2 15 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND MEDICAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY COURSE MED3LAB 3 15 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE A MED3ATA 3 15 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES B MED3ATB 3 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points APPLICATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE MED3ABS 3 15 INDUSTRY PLACEMENT LTU3IND 3 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Prepare for diverse roles around the world in biomedicine, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in hospitals and government departments. Potential roles include:
You could also pursue further postgraduate study for research or career opportunities in dentistry, medicine or allied health.